Your children’s eating patterns and food choices affect their risk for tooth decay. Tooth decay occurs when plaque in the mouth comes into contact with sugar present in foods and produces acids that attack tooth enamel. After many attacks, the enamel breaks down and a cavity forms. Most foods we eat contain some form of…
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Root Canal FAQ’s | Part 1
Are Root Canal Procedures Painful? When root canal treatments are done correctly by a trusted professional, pain should not be associated with these procedures. Majority of the pain that is tied to root canals is the nerve tissue that has been damaged. During a root canal, this tissue is removed as well as disinfected and…
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What Dentists Do When Root Planing and Scaling Teeth
If your dental hygienist cleans your teeth every six months or so, you know that a routine professional cleaning involves scaling teeth and the gum line to remove plaque and tartar, and polishing to remove stains and smooth the tooth's surface. This is done to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you have symptoms…
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How Stress Affects Oral Health
Research has shown that stress can negatively impact not only our physical and mental health, but also our oral health as well. Our bodies were genetically made to handle bouts of stress when necessary, however, prolonged exposure to elevated amounts of stress can be a severe threat to our health completely. Here are some examples,…
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